Controls Engineer
Job Posting for Controls Engineer at Woodgrain
Position Summary:
The Controls Engineer will plan, oversee and coordinate activities concerned with development, design, construction, modification, maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial plant. The Control Engineer will partner with mechanical engineers, line and plant managers, to design, develop, and commission PLC based automated control systems. The Controls Engineer will provide field service systems integration and technical consultation for customers in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start-up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems. Systems will include controls, interfaces, motor control centers, diagnostics, and safety elements. Must be able to take suggestions and direction from multiple sources and select the best practices from all to produce the most effective system. This position must be comfortable leading people and assuming the role of Project Manager when project demands this skill set.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The Controls Engineer will plan, oversee and coordinate activities concerned with development, design, construction, modification, maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial plant. The Control Engineer will partner with mechanical engineers, line and plant managers, to design, develop, and commission PLC based automated control systems. The Controls Engineer will provide field service systems integration and technical consultation for customers in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start-up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems. Systems will include controls, interfaces, motor control centers, diagnostics, and safety elements. Must be able to take suggestions and direction from multiple sources and select the best practices from all to produce the most effective system. This position must be comfortable leading people and assuming the role of Project Manager when project demands this skill set.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write PLC code for company standard systems. Siemens and Workshop for CTI are most common.
- Knowledge and understanding of best practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
- Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation systems. Verify that peripheral equipment is in place, safe to operate, and functional.
- Interpret and understand mechanical sequence, control drawings, and write ladder logic.
- Check for correct wiring of interfaces to peripheral equipment.
- Design easy-to-navigate HMI interfaces. Siemens are most common.
- Provide on-site system commissioning support as required. (Will need to travel to other sites)
- Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of specifications.
- Must be able to actively work with all levels of management and plant personnel.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science is desirable.
- 5 years working with PLC’s and Control Systems, 3 years electrical trouble shooting, down to major component/module. Similar experience using HMI’s.
- Experience designing control systems, panels and instrumentation and motor controls for industrial application
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and leadership.
- Commitment to working in a team oriented and continuous improvement environment.
- Ability to define and analyze problems, evaluating relevant facts and develop effective solutions.
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